• Neurosurgery · Apr 2023

    Evolution of Transradial Access for Mechanical Thrombectomy-A Single Center Experience.

    • Stephan A Munich, Ruth S Saganty, Krishna C Joshi, and Yazan Radaideh.
    • Department of Neurological Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
    • Neurosurgery. 2023 Apr 1; 92 (4): 795802795-802.

    BackgroundTransradial access (TRA) recently has gained popularity among neurointerventionalists. However, hesitation to its use for mechanical thrombectomy (MT) remains.ObjectiveTo evaluate and describe the evolution of TRA for MT.MethodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of patients undergoing TRA for MT. We performed a chronological ternary analysis to assess the impact of experience. We assessed the impact of a guide catheter designed specifically for TRA.ResultsWe identified 53 patients who underwent TRA for MT. There was a statistically significant decrease in contrast use (148.9 vs 109.3 vs 115.2 cc), procedure time (62.4 vs 44.7 vs 41.3 minutes), fluoroscopy time (39.2 vs 44.7 vs 41.3 minutes), and puncture-to-recanalization time (40.6 vs 27.3 vs 29.4) over time. There was trend toward improved thrombolysis in cerebral infarction ≥ 2b recanalization rate (72.2% vs 77.8% vs 100%) over time. The introduction of a radial-specific catheter had a statistically significant positive impact on contrast use (133.8 vs 93 cc, P = .043), procedure time (54.2 vs 36.4 minutes, P = .003), fluoroscopy time (33.7 vs 19.8 minutes, P = .004), puncture-to-recanalization time (35.8 vs 25.1 minutes, P = .016), and thrombolysis in cerebral infarction ≥ 2b recanalization rate (71.4% vs 100%, P = .016).ConclusionTRA is a safe and effective route of endovascular access for MT. Experience with this technique improves its efficacy and efficiency. The introduction of a TRA-specific catheter expands the armamentarium of the neurointerventionalist and may facilitate lesion access during MT procedures. Continued development of radial-specific devices may further improve MT outcomes.Copyright © 2022 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

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